The government is still trying to find ways to cut cost. The DOD has recently considered requiring retirees still of working age to use employee provided health care in an attempt to help with the budget. Currently there isn’t anything set in stone, and it wouldn’t affect any current retirees or serving members. The...
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2012 Military Cost Of Living Rates – COLA Increases, Changes And Decreases For Active Duty And Reserve
Rates for the 2012 military cost of living allowance has increased in some areas. It has also been authorized in many new areas, with only a few locations losing COLA. Congress was able to pass legislation for these increases and many veterans and active duty have wondered what sort of changes are in store....
US To Pull 33,000 Troops By The End Of 2012 – 10,000 American Soldiers To Leave By December 2011
US troops will be coming home by the end of 2012. Currently, drawdown plans are being announced to pull 33,000 U.S. soldiers from Afghanistan. In June of 2011, the number of American troops currently serving in Afghanistan was around 101,000. Other nations are also planning to bring their armed forces home, giving more control...
Military Pay Charts For 2012 Updated – E-1 Through O-10
The 2012 Military Pay Charts are out and many soldiers will be going over to see how it affects their current rank. This years change over last year is roughly $20 to $30 more. These charts do not reflect BAH, BAS, or COLA. Click here for the current chart. The military pay charts change each...
Veteran Compensation Cost Of Living of 2011 Passed By Senate – Disabled Vet COLA Rate Increase By January 2012
The changes in the 2012 COLA for military members is now being reflected properly. Military.com has a calculator that can help those looking for rate changes in their area. Congressman Jon Runyan’s website has posted an article about the House of Representatives vote to pass S. 894. This is the...
Cost Of Living Allowance, Social Security Benefits, And VA Compensation And Pension Changes – Possible 3.4% To 3.7% Increase In 2012
The US Senate has passed the Veterans Compensation Cost-Of-Living Act of 2011 which is another step forward to an increase COLA for disabled vets. There is still some hurdles to get through until it makes it to the White House, but it seems to be on track to possible be...
Fiscal Year 2012 Pay Fluctuations Still A Concern For Active Duty Members Starting October 1st 2011
The fiscal year for the United States military in its September 30 and begins October 1. Currently, there are some concerns about the start of the new fiscal year and issues with some people’s leave and earnings statements. Congress has to authorize that appropriate money to fund the Department of Defense. Though this is...